Triumph Tiger 100 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Triumph Tiger 100 motorcycle specifications include a 490 cc (29.90 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 190 kg (418.9 lb).

Key specifications

1970Year released
490 ccDisplacement
190 kgWet weight
13.5 LFuel tank

How the Triumph Tiger 100 compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Triumph models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Triumph database average.

Displacement490 cc
Low 199 ccAverage 949 ccHigh 2,294 cc

About 48% lower than the Triumph database average. Around the 7th percentile across Triumph models.

Wet weight190 kg
Low 168.3 kgAverage 236.2 kgHigh 380 kg

About 20% lighter than the Triumph database average. Around the 15th percentile across Triumph models.

Fuel capacity13.5 L
Low 9.5 LAverage 17.9 LHigh 25 L

About 25% smaller than the Triumph database average. Around the 11th percentile across Triumph models.

This model Triumph database average

Triumph database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Triumph specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement7th

490 cc — larger displacement than about 7% of Triumph models.

Wet weight15th

190 kg — heavier than about 15% of Triumph models, or lighter than about 85%.

Fuel capacity11th

13.5 L — larger than about 11% of Triumph fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 490 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

4-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.25-18 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.25-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 1970
Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 490 cc (29.90 cu in)
Bore × stroke 69.0 x 65.5 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 4-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.25-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 190 kg (418.9 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.50 L (3.57 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph)

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